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Archaeology Field School in Mallorca, Spain - University of Washington

Jan 23, 2017

DISCOVERING ANCIENT MEDITERRANEAN SPAIN University of Washington Archaeology Field School PROGRAM DATES: June 26, 2017 - July 26, 2017 (UW Summer A term) LOCATION: Son Servera, Mallorca, Spain CREDITS: Students can earn 12 credits of ARCHY 270 through UW; this typically transfers to about 8 credits for semester schools. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: In this program, students will join a team of American and Spanish archaeologists in order to learn various techniques of archaeological fieldwork (excavation and surveying) and laboratory analysis. Students will live in the town of Son Servera on the island of Mallorca and participate in fieldwork for four weeks. Several weeks will be dedicated to learning the ins and outs of archaeological excavation including stratigraphy, profile plan drawing, field photography, total station mapping, and photogrammetric recording. Remaining weeks will be dedicated to learning the techniques of archaeological survey (i.e., systematically walking through the countryside while collecting and recording traces of past human behavior using GPS equipment). Throughout the four weeks, students will learn basic procedures for cleaning, processing, labeling, and recording artifacts that they collected in the field. Outside of these unique field experiences, students will be immersed in the local Mallorcan culture and will learn about the history of the Balearic Islands. Weekend day-trips will include visits to some of the spectacular archaeological sites and museums on the island. WHO CAN APPLY? Ideal candidates would be undergraduate or early graduate students interested in archaeology and ancient history: majors in Archaeology, Anthropology, Classics, History, Geography, or Spanish Languages and Literature. However, interested students from other fields are encouraged to apply as we value a multi-disciplinary team. This program is designed for people who want to learn and practice archaeology including those without previous fieldwork experience. You will work under the close supervision of professional archaeologists that will teach you what you need to know. Interested students should visit leiap.weebly.com to learn more about the program and the ongoing research. You can also hear student and director perspectives in this short video: https://youtu.be/mG3SG9NE5dQ HOW TO APPLY? Students should apply through the UW Study Abroad website. Application deadline is February 15. Send any questions or inquiries to leiap@uw.edu. We would be happy to discuss the program with you.